Best 360Hz gaming monitor in 2023 – our top picks

Getting the best 360Hz gaming monitor means getting the smoothest gaming experience.

The gaming world, and its technology, are always evolving and improving, but lately, it has taken a significant step up. The next generation of GPUs arrived last year, including the RTX 4080, RTX 4090, RX 7900 XT and RX 7900 XTX. On top of this Ryzen and Intel have levelled up their processing chips.

This increase in processing and computing power has allowed for 360Hz to edge closer to being the new standard for serious gaming. Hertz refers to refresh rate of a monitor, meaning how often it updates the image it is displaying. With a 360Hz gaming monitor, you will be able to see 360 different individual frames every second. This makes 360Hz a high refresh rate monitor.

The advantage of this is twofold. First, you have a much smoother visual experience. There is no need to add blur to fast moving objects, as the monitor is capable of tracking them precisely. The step up here from the best 240Hz gaming monitors is significant.

Secondly, you are able to be shown information about the game and react to it, a split second faster. This is vital if you want the best monitor for Warzone 2, or Fortnite because the competitive nature of these games makes every advantage count.

There are limitations, however, for example, you won’t see the best 4K monitors on this list. This is because current technology is simply not capable of running games at both 4K and 360FPS.

Whether you’re looking for a great Alienware 360Hz monitor like the Alienware AW2521H, or one that excels at gaming like the ASUS ROG Swift, this list will bring you the down low on them all.

Best 360Hz gaming monitor 2022 – our top picks

• Acer Predator X25
• Alienware AW2523HF
• ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz
• Alienware AW2521H
• MSI Oculux NXG253R

Best overall 360Hz gaming monitor – Acer Predator X25

The Acer Predator X25 is a great 360Hz monitor that excels at gaming. It pairs its high refresh rate with a minuscule response time, reduced input lag and G-SYNC and VRR compatibility too.

It also has one of the highest levels of maximum brightness you’ll see on this list, vital for those gaming in bright rooms or direct sun light. The monitor also makes use of NVIDIA’s reflex latency analyzer, to reduce latency and thus response times even more.

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This all comes together to place the Acer Predator at the very pinnacle of (reasonably) affordable gaming monitors. In any competitive game, especially one that rewards twitch like reflexes, you can play with the confidence that your monitor is working for you, rather than against you. It also balances all this against a price which is below average for a 360Hz monitor.

Acer has made some compromises to keep the monitor at this price, however. Such as a maximum resolution of 1080p rather than 4k.

Best budget friendly 360Hz monitor – Alienware AW2523HF

With this monitor Alienware has managed to achieve the complete elimination of motion blur, making for the ultimate experience of smooth gaming. It pairs this with high colour accuracy and impressive contrast levels. Not too bad for a monitor a good few hundred bucks cheaper than much of its competition.

Its 24.5-inch screen size is perfect for competitive gaming, as it means that the full image is in your direct eye line, removing the need to rely on peripheral vision. While the 1080p limited resolution may seem outdated, it is expected. Alienware is prioritising speed above all else here, as this is what matters most in competitive gaming.

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What’s more, many gaming setups can’t actually generate 360 FPS at a resolution higher than 1080p, meaning many people won’t be able to make use of a higher resolution when gaming.

Overall, we are really impressed with the performance this monitors churns out, especially in relation to its price.

Best 1440p 360Hz gaming monitor – ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN

A monitor that is both capable of 360Hz, and a 1440p UHD display resolution it almost unheard of, let alone one as good as the ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN. It manages to be capable of this higher resolution, without sacrificing speed. This means you’re still getting a 1ms response time, low input lag, and GSYNC compatibility.

If you’re playing the most demanding triple-A games, you will need a powerful CPU and GPU to be able to actually maintain the 360 frame rate at 1440p, that the ROG Swift is capable of.

However, even those who don’t will feel the benefits of UHD when doing other activities on their monitors. Things such as movie watching, photo editing, or even just surfing the web, because this is where a 1080p resolution can feel a bit dated.

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It might seem surprising but, measuring in at 27 inches, the ASUS ROG Swift is on the large side of 360Hz monitors. This is for a logical reason, they have the singular focus of giving you the biggest advantage in competitive gaming, and a smoother ride while you do so. This means that often, despite their large price tag, they actually perform pretty poorly when utilised for other tasks. With a larger display and higher resolution, you won’t have this issue on the ASUS ROG Swift.

Best Alienware 360Hz gaming monitor – Alienware AW2521H

The Alienware AW2521H is easily one of the best 360Hz gaming monitors. Unlike its more budget-friendly counterpart, the Alienware AW2523HF, it comes with native G-SYNC, as well as a host of other features useful for those with an NVIDIA graphics card.

The G-SYNC is especially useful, as it protects you against screen tears or stutter when your computer is not quite generating 360 frames per second consistently.

It’s also got one of the most stylish physical looks of any monitor on this list, sticking to Alienware’s aesthetic of making futuristic gaming tech that could be from another planet.

It’s also one of the best monitor sizes for gaming, measuring in at 24.5 inches.

The range of colours the AW2521H is able to produce is limited compared to some premium 120Hz monitors, though within this limitation it is impressively accurate. Overall this is a great monitor for those who have speed as their top priority.

Best 28-inch 360 Hz gaming monitor – MSI Oculux NXG253R

The Oculux NXG253R is the fasted screen MSI has ever yet created. With a laser sharp focus on its gaming ability, the monitor has rapid IPS, G-sync and NVIDIA’s latency analyser, though this is only of use to those with a NVIDIA graphics card.

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This ability has meant compromises elsewhere, however, for example, it’s a shame to see a complete lack of built in speakers. This decision does reflect the fact that most of the time this monitor will be used, it will likely be with a set of gaming headphones connected.

The built quality is high and we love the sleek and understated all black look. It matches it great physical look with excellent contrast and a precise, if limited, approach to colour.

Frequently asked questions

There are lots of questions that crop up again and again when buying a monitor, especially ones that are 360Hz. To try and help you out we’ve listed some of the most common ones here and done our best to answer them.

Is a 360Hz monitor worth it?

A 360hz gaming monitor is only worth it to those who take gaming extremely seriously and want to have the latest cutting edge of technology. Even those really into gaming are usually satisfied with the best 240Hz gaming monitor.

Can a RTX 3060 run 360Hz?

An RTX 3060 is capable of using all 360Hz at 1080p consistently, though you’ll need to pair it with a high spec CPU, such as the Intel i9-13900K.

Does 360Hz make a difference?

It depends on whether your PC can sustain 240 fps (frames per second). If it can, then a 360Hz gaming monitor is worth considering. However, the difference between 240Hz and 360Hz is subtle so perhaps it’s only worth it if you’re a professional or aspiring competitive gamer needing every millisecond over your opponents.

Do 500Hz monitors exist?

Yes – in 2022 ASUS announced the ROG Swift 500Hz, the first monitor with a refresh rate that high.

Is 360Hz monitor overkill?

For many, a 360Hz monitor might be overkill. Not all games or applications support this high refresh rate, including PS5 and Xbox Series X. You’ll also have to purchase a high-end GPU to support this feature.